Flood situation in Khammam still grim

Flood situation in Khammam district continued to be grim with no let up in torrential rains while many of the villagers were evacuated to safety camps by the officials.

Flood situation in parts of Khammam district worsened today due to intermittent heavy rains. Some of the villages are flooded completely due to overflowing of river waters forcing some of marooned residents to take shelter in relief camps, officials said.

Water levels in Kinnerasani reservoir touched the highest mark. As river water levels rose, embankments in some places were breached. Students from Asvaravpeta, walking to their schools, face a grave risk Footbridges in many places covered by water.

The road traffic was thrown out of gear with the main roads in villages of the Khammam district being flooded following heavy rains.